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See the Shining Sea

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Divine, out of body experience, plate-licking-good-time doesn’t begin to describe my thoughts on Thalassa Greek restaurant in NYC’s Tribeca neighborhood. The dining room is roomy, chic and nautically styled. Thalassa is Greek for “the sea. Read more...

A Real San Francisco Treat

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Established 1896, this is the location for: fresh mozzarella, imported Italian wines, dry-aged beef, daily-made sausages, dry-cured salamis and most famously… sandwiches! Molinari’s in San Francisco has mastered the “American Sandwich” in a classically Italian way. Read more...

When Rada Met Max. That’s Amore!

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I miss Italy! My friends here in New York City say I sound like a broken record, yet I continue to utter this phrase weekly. Finally Max came along and filled the void, going above and beyond typical satisfaction. Max is a restaurant by the way, and a very good one! Read more...

Plum’s The Word

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Plum Pizzeria & Bar’s owners Alex Alexopoulos and Adonis Nikoloulis may be from Athens, Greece, but will effortlessly charm you into thinking Italian cuisine originated in their country. Check out this New York City pizzeria and so much more… Read more...

An “Ofrenda” You Can’t Refuse

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Don’t be scared off or “offrended” by the skeleton mural which greets you at the entrance of this NYC restaurant. That top hat sporting skeleton feeds into their theme of “Día de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead). The warmly lit dining room holds no more than 20 tables… Read more...

More Charming at Night?

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It gleams with a shiny finish, but the sprawling interior of Luce in San Francisco has about as much personality as the next hotel restaurant. My favorite dish from Chef Dominique Crenn was a simple Warm Potato Soup with parsnips and wild mushrooms. Read more...

Windy City Wizardry

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Dinnerreviews.com© is a far cry from being one of the first to recognize TRU for what it is…a TRULY delightful experience for all your senses. A few of the accolades gathered by this amazing Chicago eatery are; a four-star Mobil and five-diamond AAA restaurant recognition; Read more...

Breakfast in America

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At first glance, Nick’s on Broadway in Providence Rhode Island appears to be little more than a small corner diner in Anywhere, USA. But once inside, you’ll discover a true dining diamond in the rough. Don’t be surprised if you have to wait for a table, outside or in! Read more...